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I have read in an article by a Delhi dietician that papa takes almost 4 to 6 days to digest and it remains in the intestines creating abdominal issues. Please confirm whether it's true as we considered the humble papa harmless. We Indians relish it as side dish and being eating it for ages without knowing the same.
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Papaya is very good for digestion as it has high levels of papain, a digestive enzyme, along with fiber and antioxidants.
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